Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapists in Wakefield, MA
Research has shown that people don't learn from people they don't like. Effective therapy evolves if the person seeking help likes the helper and experiences the helper as empathic, humble, competent, humorous and caring. Therapy is a respectful, mutually active endeavor between the helper and the patient in which the client feels comfortable, safe, and confident. Constructive therapy gives clients hope: that they will experience increasing well-being; that they will enhance their quality of life; that their social relationships will improve; and they will feel greater congruence between their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.
Research has shown that people don't learn from people they don't like. Effective therapy evolves if the person seeking help likes the helper and experiences the helper as empathic, humble, competent, humorous and caring. Therapy is a respectful, mutually active endeavor between the helper and the patient in which the client feels comfortable, safe, and confident. Constructive therapy gives clients hope: that they will experience increasing well-being; that they will enhance their quality of life; that their social relationships will improve; and they will feel greater congruence between their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.
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Are you or your child anxious? Terrified to do something you know you should be able to, but just can't? Is your child not doing well in school? Do they lack the support they need to succeed? Are they being bullied? Does your child never seem to listen or do what you say?
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Are you or your child anxious? Terrified to do something you know you should be able to, but just can't? Is your child not doing well in school? Do they lack the support they need to succeed? Are they being bullied? Does your child never seem to listen or do what you say?
I take a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy—one that sees the person, not the problem. Rather than focusing on what’s “wrong,” I explore the internal and external factors that may be contributing to current challenges. My work is grounded in curiosity and connection, inviting clients to reflect on how their past and current experiences, including childhood, family dynamics, societal systems, environment, relationships and current stressors, shape their emotional and behavioral patterns. I believe meaningful therapy happens when there is a willingness to explore, reflect, and move toward change.
I take a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy—one that sees the person, not the problem. Rather than focusing on what’s “wrong,” I explore the internal and external factors that may be contributing to current challenges. My work is grounded in curiosity and connection, inviting clients to reflect on how their past and current experiences, including childhood, family dynamics, societal systems, environment, relationships and current stressors, shape their emotional and behavioral patterns. I believe meaningful therapy happens when there is a willingness to explore, reflect, and move toward change.
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I am currently offering clinical supervision services for clinicians seeking professional growth, as well as those working toward independent licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
My supervision style is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in evidence-based practice, with a strong focus on ethical decision-making, case conceptualization, treatment planning, and clinician wellness. I have experience supervising clinicians across various levels of training and practice settings.
Hello,
I am currently offering clinical supervision services for clinicians seeking professional growth, as well as those working toward independent licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
My supervision style is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in evidence-based practice, with a strong focus on ethical decision-making, case conceptualization, treatment planning, and clinician wellness. I have experience supervising clinicians across various levels of training and practice settings.
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I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who works primarily with children and adolescents. I specialize in treating clients with anxiety, depression, adjustment, emotional dysregulation, executive functioning, processing and learning differences. I am currently taking new clients for individual or family therapy. Additional services can be found on my website such as advocacy, consulting, school meetings and coaching. I offer a free phone consultation for options and what best meets needs.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who works primarily with children and adolescents. I specialize in treating clients with anxiety, depression, adjustment, emotional dysregulation, executive functioning, processing and learning differences. I am currently taking new clients for individual or family therapy. Additional services can be found on my website such as advocacy, consulting, school meetings and coaching. I offer a free phone consultation for options and what best meets needs.
Rosanna M Casavecchia
Occupational Therapist, OTR/L, MAOTA, CEAS, MT, CTTS
1 Endorsed
Groton, MA 01450
Are you looking for a trusted and experienced therapist to support you and share your perspective, your story. Look no further. As a licensed therapist with over two decades of experience, I understand how emotional/physical pain, can have a significant impact on our ability to be, self-reliant, engaged in everyday tasks in life roles at level of independence that is rewarding. I take a holistic approach that is science based when dealing with anxiety, relationships, parenting challenges, work-related or general life stress regardless of your neurodiversity, I care and can help to rebalance your satisfaction in all your life roles.
Are you looking for a trusted and experienced therapist to support you and share your perspective, your story. Look no further. As a licensed therapist with over two decades of experience, I understand how emotional/physical pain, can have a significant impact on our ability to be, self-reliant, engaged in everyday tasks in life roles at level of independence that is rewarding. I take a holistic approach that is science based when dealing with anxiety, relationships, parenting challenges, work-related or general life stress regardless of your neurodiversity, I care and can help to rebalance your satisfaction in all your life roles.
In my practice, I support individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life transitions and engage in self-discovery. Together, we explore the roots of personal identity and consider tools to manage stressors of daily living. Clinically, I use framework from Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory, and neuroscience from The Mindsight Institute to guide clients therapeutically.
In my practice, I support individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life transitions and engage in self-discovery. Together, we explore the roots of personal identity and consider tools to manage stressors of daily living. Clinically, I use framework from Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory, and neuroscience from The Mindsight Institute to guide clients therapeutically.
Many people come to therapy looking for a place where they can be themselves and share their thoughts and feelings openly, without fear of judgement. I have been providing this kind of open and caring therapeutic environment to my clients throughout my career. In my work, I feel it is crucial to get to know my clients and the environment they are living in. I'm passionate about working with those who are interested in having a deeper understanding of how their past and current experiences are impacting them, and working together to move forward in a productive and positive way.
Many people come to therapy looking for a place where they can be themselves and share their thoughts and feelings openly, without fear of judgement. I have been providing this kind of open and caring therapeutic environment to my clients throughout my career. In my work, I feel it is crucial to get to know my clients and the environment they are living in. I'm passionate about working with those who are interested in having a deeper understanding of how their past and current experiences are impacting them, and working together to move forward in a productive and positive way.
Regulate Yours, Mental Health Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
3 Endorsed
Salem, MA 01970
At Regulate Yours, we recognize that seeking therapy often comes from a place of wanting to heal, grow, and find clarity. Our mission is to support, motivate, and guide you through the healing process, fostering self-awareness and personal growth. With a dedicated team of 11 therapists, each with unique expertise, we offer diverse treatment modalities tailored to individual needs. We are passionate about helping you regain control and achieve your goals, and we take pride in seeing our clients thrive.
At Regulate Yours, we recognize that seeking therapy often comes from a place of wanting to heal, grow, and find clarity. Our mission is to support, motivate, and guide you through the healing process, fostering self-awareness and personal growth. With a dedicated team of 11 therapists, each with unique expertise, we offer diverse treatment modalities tailored to individual needs. We are passionate about helping you regain control and achieve your goals, and we take pride in seeing our clients thrive.
I truly want to empower my clients to make changes and learn skills that enable them to grow and find fulfillment and happiness in their lives. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
I truly want to empower my clients to make changes and learn skills that enable them to grow and find fulfillment and happiness in their lives. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
I work with children, teenagers, young adults and families. I help clients struggling with stress and anxiety, challenges with social skills and relationships with others, behavior change, and ADHD and related difficulties. I work primarily with children, adolescents and young adults, as well as offering family therapy. I am trained in several evidence-based practices, with a basis in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
I am a former neurodevelopmental assessment psychologist at Boston Children's Hospital, where I was on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. I bring this perspective to all my clients.
I work with children, teenagers, young adults and families. I help clients struggling with stress and anxiety, challenges with social skills and relationships with others, behavior change, and ADHD and related difficulties. I work primarily with children, adolescents and young adults, as well as offering family therapy. I am trained in several evidence-based practices, with a basis in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
I am a former neurodevelopmental assessment psychologist at Boston Children's Hospital, where I was on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. I bring this perspective to all my clients.
Steps to feeling better includes engaging in a process of self-discovery, learning and growing. Negative patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving are changeable. Some patterns are counter intuitive to living a healthy and happy life. I enjoy guiding clients in their own journey of self-discovery, via identifying barriers and opportunities in reaching personal goals. The therapeutic process is not always a linear path, there are twists and turns. However, there are evidenced-based strategies that can help you. My goal is to present them to you, show you how to use them until one or several provide meaningful results.
Steps to feeling better includes engaging in a process of self-discovery, learning and growing. Negative patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving are changeable. Some patterns are counter intuitive to living a healthy and happy life. I enjoy guiding clients in their own journey of self-discovery, via identifying barriers and opportunities in reaching personal goals. The therapeutic process is not always a linear path, there are twists and turns. However, there are evidenced-based strategies that can help you. My goal is to present them to you, show you how to use them until one or several provide meaningful results.
I am currently accepting new clients. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or depressed? You are not alone. Many people today are struggling to successfully navigate their lives while experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, grief/loss, family/relationship conflicts, and many other behavioral health issues. For over 25 years, my work has been dedicated to helping people develop healthy relationships and productive, meaningful, and fulfilling lives. I offer Solution Focused Therapy to help people achieve their goals. I am effective at building self-esteem, self-confidence and processing the most challenging events.
I am currently accepting new clients. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or depressed? You are not alone. Many people today are struggling to successfully navigate their lives while experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, grief/loss, family/relationship conflicts, and many other behavioral health issues. For over 25 years, my work has been dedicated to helping people develop healthy relationships and productive, meaningful, and fulfilling lives. I offer Solution Focused Therapy to help people achieve their goals. I am effective at building self-esteem, self-confidence and processing the most challenging events.
Welcome! My practice offers you in-home behavioral consultation and treatment for your child. Together, we increase understanding, set goals and develop in-home strategies to help your child build skills and gain a sense of agency and well-being. The impact on your child’s social/emotional functioning, self-esteem, and relationships, as well as your family dynamic, is profound. I have 30 years of experience helping adolescents, as a school psychologist and behavior specialist. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and your child.
Welcome! My practice offers you in-home behavioral consultation and treatment for your child. Together, we increase understanding, set goals and develop in-home strategies to help your child build skills and gain a sense of agency and well-being. The impact on your child’s social/emotional functioning, self-esteem, and relationships, as well as your family dynamic, is profound. I have 30 years of experience helping adolescents, as a school psychologist and behavior specialist. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and your child.
I have worked with adults, adolescents, children and families for over 25 years with a variety of presenting issues including but not limited to Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Depression and Behavioral Issues. In the last 20 years, I have also specialized in the treatment of women, and couples suffering from perinatal mental health adjustments and disorders. I have served on the Board of NC depression after delivery as well as NC postpartum support international. I was also the co-director of The Prenatal and Postpartum Center of the Carolinas for over 15 years.
I have worked with adults, adolescents, children and families for over 25 years with a variety of presenting issues including but not limited to Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Depression and Behavioral Issues. In the last 20 years, I have also specialized in the treatment of women, and couples suffering from perinatal mental health adjustments and disorders. I have served on the Board of NC depression after delivery as well as NC postpartum support international. I was also the co-director of The Prenatal and Postpartum Center of the Carolinas for over 15 years.
Yay! You’re here! Expressive Minds Counseling, led by Emily Hayes, LMHC, ATR-BC, is a welcoming therapy space that focuses on meeting our clients where they are. Each experience with us is highly unique and individualized to meet the needs of each person sitting in front of us. Our work utilizes a wide variety of approaches and we work hard to pair you with a therapist that we believe you will vibe well with. You bring your goals and we’ll help try to bring those to reality!
Yay! You’re here! Expressive Minds Counseling, led by Emily Hayes, LMHC, ATR-BC, is a welcoming therapy space that focuses on meeting our clients where they are. Each experience with us is highly unique and individualized to meet the needs of each person sitting in front of us. Our work utilizes a wide variety of approaches and we work hard to pair you with a therapist that we believe you will vibe well with. You bring your goals and we’ll help try to bring those to reality!
You may be struggling with low self-worth, identity confusion, anxiety, depression, or relationships that never quite reach the depth you long for. My work is designed for people who want more from themselves and from life—more clarity, more confidence, more intimacy. With over 12 years of experience, I help clients reclaim their sense of self and move from feeling stuck to feeling capable and grounded. I offer a direct, interactive style that goes far beyond passive listening. We work together to create real change and help you embody the person you know you can be.
You may be struggling with low self-worth, identity confusion, anxiety, depression, or relationships that never quite reach the depth you long for. My work is designed for people who want more from themselves and from life—more clarity, more confidence, more intimacy. With over 12 years of experience, I help clients reclaim their sense of self and move from feeling stuck to feeling capable and grounded. I offer a direct, interactive style that goes far beyond passive listening. We work together to create real change and help you embody the person you know you can be.
What is my ideal client? Children, adolescents or young adults who are stressed, feel stuck, or are just tired of feeling like no one understands them. Whether it’s school, sports, or life throwing curveballs, they want a space to chill, be themselves, and not feel judged. I understand youth culture, I speak their language, and I’m all about helping them build confidence, handle emotions, and start thriving. Together, we flip challenges into wins and turn all of that stress into growth, healing, and self-discovery.
What is my ideal client? Children, adolescents or young adults who are stressed, feel stuck, or are just tired of feeling like no one understands them. Whether it’s school, sports, or life throwing curveballs, they want a space to chill, be themselves, and not feel judged. I understand youth culture, I speak their language, and I’m all about helping them build confidence, handle emotions, and start thriving. Together, we flip challenges into wins and turn all of that stress into growth, healing, and self-discovery.
Hi, I’m Tayler. I have a wide diversity of experience working with individuals and couples who are navigating life’s challenges—whether that means working through significant trauma, managing anxiety or mood disorders, understanding OCD, personality traits, or finding support as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. I want to build a positive comfortable relationship that allows the space to work through these intense challenges no matter what it is you are going through. I also offer evidence-based couples therapy for those looking to strengthen or repair their relationships. I also provide private-pay psychological testing.
Hi, I’m Tayler. I have a wide diversity of experience working with individuals and couples who are navigating life’s challenges—whether that means working through significant trauma, managing anxiety or mood disorders, understanding OCD, personality traits, or finding support as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. I want to build a positive comfortable relationship that allows the space to work through these intense challenges no matter what it is you are going through. I also offer evidence-based couples therapy for those looking to strengthen or repair their relationships. I also provide private-pay psychological testing.
Paradise Healing LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MED,MA, LMHC, LSW, SAC, ABA-RBT
3 Endorsed
Randolph, MA 02368
Allaphia S. Richards M.Ed, MA., LMHC, LSW, ABA-RBT, SAC. served as an Elected Official of Massachusetts. She served as President of Randolph Public School Committee - Policy Council. Ms. Richards is the founder of Paradise Healing Social Services outpatient clinic. She is also a Professor of Humanities, Child Welfare License Social Worker, License Mental Health Clinician, Applied Behavior Analysis Technician, School Adjustment Counselor, Notary Commission and Paralegal. Experienced in serving clients who struggle with navigating systems, challenges with mental health, parenting, and establishing healthy relationships.
Allaphia S. Richards M.Ed, MA., LMHC, LSW, ABA-RBT, SAC. served as an Elected Official of Massachusetts. She served as President of Randolph Public School Committee - Policy Council. Ms. Richards is the founder of Paradise Healing Social Services outpatient clinic. She is also a Professor of Humanities, Child Welfare License Social Worker, License Mental Health Clinician, Applied Behavior Analysis Technician, School Adjustment Counselor, Notary Commission and Paralegal. Experienced in serving clients who struggle with navigating systems, challenges with mental health, parenting, and establishing healthy relationships.
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Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapists
Who is ABA therapy for?
ABA therapy is most widely applied to teach basic behavioral, communication, and social skills to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disorders. It may also be used to help people undergoing rehabilitation following brain injury. It uses reward-based learning techniques to impart essential life skills. ABA is also used in the treatment of some other conditions. One is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) , to help children overcome difficulties with concentration and controlling impulsive behaviors. For people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, it is sometimes used to help them overcome compulsive behavior. ABA therapy is also sometimes used in cases of PTSD, to help people turn to positive behaviours when they have experiences that trigger distressing memories.
Why do people need ABA?
Children with autism and other developmental disorders need ABA therapy as a way to learn how to communicate and engage with others, improve their general ability to function and lead fulfilling lives, and diminish dangerous behaviors. The techniques used in ABA therapy are based on established principles of learning, and positive reinforcement—supplying earned rewards—is an important strategy for motivating positive behaviour change.
What happens in ABA therapy?
The first thing that happens in ABA therapy is an evaluation of the child in service of developing a treatment plan. The therapist meets with the child’s parent(s) in order to learn about the family and the child, assesses the child’s behavior and ability level, and then creates a plan tailored to the specific needs of that person. Once the treatment goals are established, the skills to be learned are broken down into small, component steps. Treatment sessions focus on learning and practicing each step, and furnishing meaningful rewards as steps are learned, behaviors are spontaneously implemented, and goals are accomplished. ABA therapists also train caregivers and families so that behavioral progress occurs beyond the clinical setting.
What problems does ABA therapy treat?
One of the primary goals of ABA therapy is to decrease the outbursts and other nonproductive behaviors of children with autism. At the same time, ABA aims to remedy language deficits and help such children learn how to communicate successfully. ABA therapy helps children learn age-appropriate social skills and gain skills, such as attention and focus, that are necessary for school.